Local obituary: Julian Dusett, 2014 Wellesley High graduate, dies from brain cancer at 28

Julian Dusett, musician, streamer, creator, son, friend, and brother, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024, after a heroic journey with brain cancer. He was the beloved son of Marlene S. DiVirgilio of Ipswich, MA, and William “Bill” Dusett of Acton, MA. He is also survived by Bill’s wife, Leah Dusett, and his brother, Miles Dusett, of Acton, his dear “Grampa” of Swampscott, as well as other extended family across the country and friends all over the world.

Julian grew up in Wellesley, MA, graduating from Wellesley High School in 2014. From there, his love of music led him to pursue a degree and career in music production starting at UMass in Lowell. Tenacious, peacekeeping, and equally animated, Julian drew people in and touched their hearts with music and his contagious sense of humor. His gentle sweetness was his greatest strength. 

Family and friends are invited to gather for a Celebration of Life at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN), 1326 Washington St., Newton, MA, on Saturday, June 15, at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:

The Tufts Medical Center, in support of Neuro-Oncology Patient Assistance
800 Washington St., #231, Boston, MA 02111
https://giving.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/give
Under Tribute Information (Optional) you can enter Julian’s name. 
Credit card donations by phone can also be made at: 617-636-7656

and

The National Brain Tumor Society
55 Chapel St., Suite 6, Newton, MA 02458
https://secure.braintumor.org/site/Donation2?df_id=8626&8626.donation=form1

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